socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

San Diego-based ACTIVE Network , the online sports registration site, and LeftLaneSports.com , a members-only e-commerce site based in San Luis Obispo, said today that they have tied to launch a new, private sales website called ACTIVE GearUp. THe two said the site will offer deals on products from endurance and outdoor brands.

Activity 153

Activity Sites Sales Networking 153

socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

Los Angeles-based Sidevision (www.sidevision.com) has developed a set of tools--aimed at content creators, multi-channel networks (MCNs), and others--to help connect online videos with e-commerce. Justin Wu: We work with multi-channel networks like Maker and BigFrame, and we''re also in talks with Warner Bros., READ MORE>>.

Commerce 153

Commerce Content Downey Media 153

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

San Diego-based ACTIVE Network , the provider of online, activity, ticketing, and registration services for sports and other recreation providers, reported today that it has been selected by the Philadelphia Zoo. ACTIVE NTEwork said that it will power ticketing, point-of-sale, and other zoo operation efforts via its RTP|ONE commerce engine.

Activity 140

Activity Networking San Diego Commerce 140

socalTECH

JUNE 4, 2019

San Diego-based pet supply retailer Petco has named Darren MacDonald as the company's new Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, according to the company, to head up its e-commerce, app, prescription fulfillment, as well as employer wellness benefits offerings.

Commerce 113

Commerce San Diego Incubator Entertainment 113

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company. The new batch of startups coming from across the U.S.

Artificial Inteligence 331

Artificial Inteligence Social Network Los Angeles Snapchat 331

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops web acceleration software, said today that it has launched a testing network for its clients. FastSoft has been targeting companies in the e-commerce, social networking, digital content, and software-as-a-service markets with its products. READ MORE>>.

Networking 133

Networking CalTech IP Social Network 133

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2013

Will all that activity help create the next big technology, advertising, gaming, or e-commerce startup? Much of the focus is on absorbing that energy, the enthusiasm of the startup community here has created over the last few years. It's unclear.

Startup 256

Startup Commerce Santa Monica Mentor 256

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Los Angeles-based Happy Returns, which provides both retail locations for returns, as well as handles the logistics for e-commerce return processing, is expanding its network in a partnership with Staples, the company said today. Financial details of the partnership were not announced.

Networking 113

Networking Commerce Los Angeles Customer 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The company helps manage manufacturing of custom boxes and other packaging for e-commerce and other brands, using a network of suppliers. According to Lumi, the funding round was led by Spark Capital, Forerunner Ventures, and Homebrew. Lumi was founded by Jesse Genet and Stephan Ango. READ MORE>>.

Commerce 113

Commerce Customer Custom Los Angeles 113

socalTECH

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Marina Del Rey-based Cooking.com , the online e-commerce provider for cooking products, reported today that it has been chosen to rebuild and manage the web site for Marley Coffee. Marley Coffee is a coffee company run by Bob Marley's son. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Marina Del Rey 206

Marina Del Rey Commerce Sites Web 206

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

ParkMe operates an online service to provide real-time parking data to smartphone users; Nimble aggregates email, social networks, contacts, and calendar into a single online CRM system; Quarterly sends out a subscription-based gift from influencers; BeachMint operates a network of celebrity e-commerce sites; Dollar Shave Club is the subscription, (..)

Dollar Shave Club 231

Dollar Shave Club Southern California Entrepreneur Companies 231

socalTECH

MAY 4, 2017

Hawthorne-based SpaceX is planning to launch its own network of satellites to provide Internet access, starting in 2019, the company said on Wednesday. SpaceX said its network will provide high-speed Internet to rural areas using mesh networking between its satellites. READ MORE>>.

SpaceX 124

SpaceX Networking Hawthorne Commerce 124

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2010

Buy.com also said it will also offer the 45-day return option for its Marketplace partners, the firm's network of third-party e-commerce providers who list items through the site. Buy.com explained that those partners who also support the 45-day return policy will get more prominent site placement and a special badge.

NewEgg 246

NewEgg Commerce Sites Networking 246

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation. Search Meets Social = Commerce. The Search and Social Commerce toolset helps us get deeper insights and more effectively scale more tailored consumer experiences wherever the searching for and discovering products”.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2013

In a move to attract e-commerce companies to its content delivery network, Santa Monica-based EdgeCast announced today that it has launched a new, PCI-compliant product specifically aimed at online retailers. The company said it''s the first to offer up a CDN specifically built for e-commerce providers. READ MORE>>.

Companies 145

Companies Company Commerce Santa Monica 145

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016 -- TCOSC Special Networking Event. This special networking event features, Dushyant Sukhija, Author of the Silicon Valley best seller, “The Cisco Way: Leadership in the New Service Economy”, who will share some essential leadership skills to transform your company. See [link] (more)

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Technology Council TCOSC Networking Southern California 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2020

Irvine-based Advantage Solutions , which provides technology-enabled sales and marketing services to manufacturers and retailers, has acquired Quantum Networks , a New York City-based e-commerce retailer and agency. Advantage Solutions says Quantum Networks also is on eBay, Newegg, Walmart.com, Reverb, and Google Shopping.

Networking 100

Networking NewEgg Commerce Google 100

socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2014

Santa Monica-based CampaignEQ , the developer of marketing tracking tools, said today that it has launched a new product for affiliate and customer referral tracking for e-commerce providers Shopify, Magento, Big Commerce, and Business Catalyst. CampaignEQ said it tool starts at $19 a month.

Tool 178

Tool CPC Santa Monica Commerce 178

socalTECH

JULY 19, 2012

Los Angeles investor Baroda Ventures , the venture capital arm of David Bohnett, has re-upped on online fashion and e-commerce site Fab.com , in a big, $105M third round of funding for that site. Baroda has been an investor in Fab since its seed funding back in June of 2010. Bohnett is the founder of Geocities.com. READ MORE>>.

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Funding Seed Funding Commerce Social Network 178

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. The cost of entry has never been lower.

Commerce 99

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 99

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

TeleSign said the acquisition means that it now owns and manages its own, GSMA-licensed mobile messaging network, which will help it provide high performance, transparency, and long term stability in cost and service availability. TeleSign is backed by Summit Partners.

Commerce 213

Commerce Acquisition Mobile Los Angeles 213

socalTECH

MAY 4, 2011

Santa Barbara-based RingRevenue , the pay-per-call technology provider to the affiliate marketing industry, has inked a partnership with Pepperjam Network , an online performance marketing firm owned by GSI Commerce.

Santa Barbara 167

Santa Barbara Commerce Platform Marketing 167

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2011

The highest ranking firms on the overall Technology Fast 500 from the area were Santa Barbara-based FastSpring , a developer of software e-commerce tools headed by Dan Engel , which was ranked at number 13 nationally with 17,468% revenue growth from 2006 to 2010. Editor's note: socalTECH was a sponsor of this event.).

Los Angeles 263

Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Woodland Hills Angel 263

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 4, 2019

Thursday, January 10, 2019 -- Silicon Beach Networking Happy Hour in Santa Monica. Come by and enjoy free drinks, presentations, and networking with some of LA's top professionals in startups, tech, online marketing, e-commerce, real estate, finance, blockchain, influencers, and more. See [link] (more)

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Santa Monica Networking Commerce Marketing 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Undoubtedly, e-commerce has been the biggest growth driver recently for shipping giants UPS and Fedex. Once shoppers experienced the ease of ordering online, the inevitable subsequent challenge was to put the products into their hands quickly enough to encourage continued use of e-commerce for making purchases.

Commerce 84

Commerce Services Pricing Competition 84

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2012

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Class Startup Activision Incubator 196

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

ShoeDazzle.com , the online e-commerce startup headed by Brian Lee and whose co-founders include Kim Kardashian, scored top honors in the Best venture funding in digital media/e-commerce category. Finally, the Hottest startup award went to Beachmint , the e-commerce startup of former MySpace founder Josh Berman.

LAVA 166

LAVA Zumbox Technology ReachLocal 166

socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2013

StartEngine said that the companies--who have all gone through the 90 day mentorship process at StartEngine--include the BedAbroad (international student housing marketplace); CARBON 38 (online luxury fitness destination for women; Smilu (cross-platform, multiplayer video games); WhereMyDogsAt (mobile social networking for dog owners); Ember (demand (..)

Santa Monica 178

Santa Monica Startup Activision Commerce 178

socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2010

According to Mayfield, it added Sean Moriarty--along with Neopath Networks Rajeev Chawla--as an EIR at the firm, specifically to evaluate companies in the consumer, e-commerce and new mobile applications area. Mayfield said it hopes to "tap innovative networks in Los Angeles" by working with Moriarty, who is located here.

Ticketmaster 165

Ticketmaster Los Angeles Angel Venture Capital 165

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

After we typed the first two letters from our computer room at UCLA, namely, “Lo” for “Login,” the network crashed. Commercial policies gained influence, companies could charge for domain registration, and credit card encryption opened the door for e-commerce. That’s how the Internet was conceived and nurtured.

UCLA 253

UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We don’t seem to get credit as a community for SpaceX or recognition as one of the fastest growing communities for commerce: Honest Company & JustFab. With all of those companies gobbled up the market is now focused on the next generation startups like TasteMade, MiTu Network, StyleHaul and so forth.

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Marty Zwilling.

Networking 100

Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 100

socalTECH

APRIL 29, 2010

Delivery Agent, which says is powers interactive commerce and marketing initiatives for major televisio networks ABC< CBS, NBC, FOX, The CW, and cable networks-and also runs SeenON.com, said the acquisition will add entertainment-based private sales as a new marketing channel and revenue stream for its clients.

Hollywood 154

Hollywood Sales Commerce Acquisition 154

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Ribbon, the developer of a social commerce platform which lets users list items for sale, distribute that through their social networks like Facebook , and accept credit card payments--said today that it has raised $1.6M in a seed funding round.

Draper 164

Draper Seed Funding Commerce Social Network 164

socalTECH

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Los Angeles-based Sometrics , which develops virtual currency products for social networking game developers, is linking holiday shopping and social games with a new product. Tags: sometrics virtual game currency social networking advertising. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 145

Social Network Commerce Advertising Networking 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce.

Activity 97

Activity Networking Entrepreneur Startup 97

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

I made the point (not widely publicized) that OS4 is currently “breaking&# many applications that use ad networks that are not Apples (most notably AdMob, owned by Google). Online social game network; make their own games (FarmVille, Mafia Wars, FrontierVille) in addition to allowing third-party developers to access network.

Venture Capital 225

Venture Capital Google Web Sites 225